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Sightseeing, Commercial Business Trip (not involving paid activities), Visiting Relatives/Friends/Acquaintances, Participating in Athletic Tournaments as an Amateur or Other Similar Activities during a Short Period of Stay(Single or double entry visa, valid for 3-4 months).

A) Provide your PHYSICAL passport.

The Passport MUST be signed.

Your Passport MUST have (2) blank visa pages that are adjacent to each other.

The Passport Must have at least (6) months remaining validity from date of entry.

Note: Please be advised that your passport should be undamaged. Passports should be free of fraying, tears, damage to the credential page and pages that have been separated from the binding.

H) Proof of sufficient funds to defray all the expenses while in Japan (e.g. applicant's most recent bank statement - savings and/or checking accounts) If you are not paying for your trip, a letter from the person/entity covering the cost of your trip is necessary.

I) Proof of Round Trip or on-Ward travel issued by travel agency or airline company. We advise applicants not to purchase airline tickets until the visa is approved.

Applicants, however, may be required to show purchased/issued tickets when applicants receive Japanese visa. Flight schedules of purchased/issued tickets should be the same flight schedules of the itinerary you submitted.

Applicants intending to use write-your-own or companion ticket must present applicant's (or qualifying airline employee's) Employment Verification letter from the airline company, explicitly authorizing the applicant to use the ticket.

If you are participating in a conference, printed material on the conference

If you are sightseeing, information regarding places you plan to visit, confirmation of hotel reservation, etc.

K) Immigration documents showing your legal status and permitting reentry into the U.S., such as permanent residency (green) card or I-94 and valid U.S. visa. (Students on a F-1 visa must present endorsed I-20 form and applicants on J-1 visa need to present endorsed DS-2019 form.) If you do not intend to return to the U.S., visa to next the destination (if required) must be affixed to your passport before you apply for Japanese visa.

NOTE: In principle the Japan Consulate and/or Embassy does NOT accept an application from B-1 and B-2 U.S. visa/status holders. Those holders need to return to their home country in order to apply for a visa to enter Japan.

Travel Alerts / Special Notes:

Information

Sightseeing, Commercial Business Trip (not involving paid activities), Visiting Relatives/Friends/Acquaintances, Participating in Athletic Tournaments as an Amateur or Other Similar Activities during a Short Period of Stay(Single or double entry visa, valid for 3-4 months).

A) Provide your PHYSICAL passport.

The Passport MUST be signed.

Your Passport MUST have (2) blank visa pages that are adjacent to each other.

The Passport Must have at least (6) months remaining validity from date of entry.

Note: Please be advised that your passport should be undamaged. Passports should be free of fraying, tears, damage to the credential page and pages that have been separated from the binding.

H) Proof of sufficient funds to defray all the expenses while in Japan (e.g. applicant's most recent bank statement - savings and/or checking accounts) If you are not paying for your trip, a letter from the person/entity covering the cost of your trip is necessary.

I) Proof of Round Trip or on-Ward travel issued by travel agency or airline company. We advise applicants not to purchase airline tickets until the visa is approved.

Applicants, however, may be required to show purchased/issued tickets when applicants receive Japanese visa. Flight schedules of purchased/issued tickets should be the same flight schedules of the itinerary you submitted.

Applicants intending to use write-your-own or companion ticket must present applicant's (or qualifying airline employee's) Employment Verification letter from the airline company, explicitly authorizing the applicant to use the ticket.

If you are participating in a conference, printed material on the conference

If you are sightseeing, information regarding places you plan to visit, confirmation of hotel reservation, etc.

K) Immigration documents showing your legal status and permitting reentry into the U.S., such as permanent residency (green) card or I-94 and valid U.S. visa. (Students on a F-1 visa must present endorsed I-20 form and applicants on J-1 visa need to present endorsed DS-2019 form.) If you do not intend to return to the U.S., visa to next the destination (if required) must be affixed to your passport before you apply for Japanese visa.

NOTE: In principle the Japan Consulate and/or Embassy does NOT accept an application from B-1 and B-2 U.S. visa/status holders. Those holders need to return to their home country in order to apply for a visa to enter Japan.

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